Systems Integration Senior Analyst

Iseries As/400 Engineer

Purpose:

To ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of IBM iSeries (AS/400) systems through proactive system administration and modernization efforts. This role supports enterprise operations and contributes to strategic initiatives such as cloud migration and infrastructure optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration & Maintenance
• Manage day-to-day operations of IBM iSeries environments, including job scheduling, system backups, spool file management, and performance tuning.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, and configuration changes with minimal disruption to business processes.
• Infrastructure Modernization
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to support the transition of legacy workloads to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Participate in planning and execution of cloud migration strategies, ensuring compatibility and continuity of iSeries-hosted applications.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Monitor system health and resource utilization, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct capacity planning and assist with hardware refresh cycles.
• Documentation & Change Management
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and change logs.
• Follow established change control processes to ensure traceability and compliance with IT standards.
• Collaboration & Support
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business applications running on iSeries.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders without being part of an on-call rotation.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Education & Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM i (preferred).
• Technical Expertise
• Strong experience with IBM iSeries OS/400, including job control, system utilities, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with DB2/SQL on IBM i and RPG (ILE RPG, RPG Free Format, CLLE, SQL RPGLE).
• Understanding of cloud migration principles and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Soft Skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills for documenting procedures and collaborating across teams.